Working Out

It had really been bothering me for a while that I have gotten so out of shape and for the longest time could not figure out how to fit working out in my schedule. So at the beginning of March (just so happened to coincide with my 33rd birthday), I decided to bite the bullet and join a 24 hour gym by our house. Our friends Mike and Rachel had joined and offered to be our work-out partners, so Nathan and I decided to get started. Our plan is to commit to three days a week. I will say that I am very happy I have lost three pounds so far! My goal is, well let’s just say a lot more! ;-)


Prior to joining the gym, in February, Rachel was telling Jenny and me that she really wished we would join with her so we could go to the classes. Especially this Zumba (mix of Latin dancing and aerobics) cause she thinks she wouldn’t feel so foolish if we were there. After determining that we weren’t sure that was a compliment, I informed Rachel that I would NEVER take the Zumba class with her.

I like to do the elliptical and weights for my work out; Rachel is a runner, and loves the classes. So she finally talked me into trying one out last night. It was the “Ultimate Fitness Mix”. We walk in as the class starts, get set up, and the instructor says “Welcome to Zumba ladies!”. My reaction? Rachel is in deep sh*t! :)

Turns out for ultimate fitness mix, they let the class choose what we will do, so it wasn’t her fault after all, but it gave me a good laugh!

It was actually a really good work out, minus the parts where I felt like the most uncoordinated person in the world! I’m feeling better, sleeping better, have been inspired by the calorie counter on the elliptical to eat better, and am so completely happy to be getting some exercise in again! Thank you Rachel, you have been a great work out partner!